WINTER SURVIVAL
Join Jenna Rudolph to learn survival techniques for winter hiking and camping Saturday, Jan. 18, 1-2:30 p.m., Lynn Canyon Ecology Centre, 3663 Park Rd., North Vancouver. $8.25. Registration required. 604-990-3755
WINTER WATER SHED SNOWSHOE TOURS A moderately strenuous snowshoe tour around First Lake on Mount Seymour, North Vancouver Jan. 19 and 26, 9:30 a.m.-1 p.m., Thursday, Jan. 23, 6-9 p.m. Learn about local ecology and the connection between snow and the drinking water supply. The importance of protected watersheds and the future of water management will be discussed. $18 with own snowshoes, $25 includes snowshoe rental. 604-432-6359 onlineca. activecommunities.com/MetroVancouver/Activities/ActivitiesAdvSearch.asp
CITY PARKS STEWARDS INVAS IVE PULL
An event full of blackberry, ivy and holly removal. Get your hands dirty, and let's see how much we can remove together Saturday, Jan. 25 from 9 a.m. to noon, Mahon Park, near West 15th St. and Forbes Ave., North Vancouver. [email protected]
BIRD SURVEY
All levels of birders welcome on the first Saturday of the month, 8 a.m.-12:30 p.m. at Maplewood Flats Conservation Area, 2645 Dollarton Hwy., North Vancouver. 604-903-4471 wildbirdtrust.org
BIRD WALK
Join the Wild Bird Trust nature walks the second Saturday of the month, 10 a.m. Meet in the parking lot at 2645 Dollarton Hwy., North Vancouver. 604-903-4471 wildbirdtrust.org
CAPILANO FLOWER ARRANGING CLUB meets the second Wednesday of each month (except July and August), 7:30 p.m. at Delbrook Community Centre, 600 West Queens Rd., North Vancouver. They have demonstrations, guest speakers and workshops. New members and guests welcome. Donna, 604-986-9360 or Heather, 604-987-5382
CAPILANO GARDEN CLUB meets the first Monday of each month (except July and August and June is the AGM) at 7:30 p.m. at Canyon Heights Christian Assembly, 4840 Capilano Rd., North Vancouver. New members welcome: $25. Guests: $5. 604-926-2304
COMPOST COACHING Free personalized, athome support for using the Green Can or backyard composter. Whether you're a beginner or a seasoned pro, you're guaranteed to learn something new. Offered by the North Shore Recycling Program on behalf of all three North Shore municipalities. Book appointments at 604-984-9730 coaching. northshorerecycling.ca
DEEP COVE GARDEN CLUB meets the fourth Thursday of each month (except July, August and December) from 7 to 10 p.m. in the Multicultural Seniors' Room at Parkgate Community Centre, 3625 Banff Court, North Vancouver. Meetings include speakers, workshops and field trips. Elaine, 604-929-2928 or Chris, 604-924-1628 Donate Surp lus Harvest The North Shore Recycling program encourages gardeners to
DONATE SURPLUS HARVEST to local food banks and shelters. No donation is too small and donations are accepted year round. For a list of organizations accepting fresh produce, visit nsrp.bc.ca.
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